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Meanings of loom in inglês

português
erguer-se
catalão
encastellar-se

Appear very large or occupy a commanding position.

erguer-se
catalão
sorgir
espanhol
surgir

Hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing.

sorgir
Usage of loom in inglês
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Environmental worries also loom large, particularly with regard to water usage rights.
The Guardian
2
Opinion: This month two deals loom large, but for very different reasons.
The Irish Times
3
But experts said a government shutdown could loom again at that time.
Reuters
4
A showdown vote on calling witnesses could loom later in the week.
Reuters
5
Tougher tests loom immediatelyafter with a road date at Colorado State andBYU.
Reuters
6
The work on the loom had been changed to a new pattern.
Venus In Copper
7
For the markets, today's Federal Reserve policy decision and statement loom largest.
Reuters
8
Does drought or flooding loom large over the future of your community?
The Guardian
9
Behind them, South Africa and the United States loom as likely medallists.
Radio NZ
10
Dunstanburgh's precipitous cliffs loom large again as you pass the golf course.
The Guardian
11
The vast loom of actual occurrences rose above the horizon like mirages.
The Gray Dawn
12
The loom is the round part between the blade and the handle.
The Boat Club; or, The Bunkers of Rippleton
13
To the south loom the La Sal Mountains, Utah's second highest range.
Climbing Magazine
14
Against the wall screens overlooking the sea, a small steel loom sits.
Crewel
15
See how the dunes loom up in the light of this camp-fire.
Wells Brothers: The Young Cattle Kings
16
These threads are only spun in the loom of the human heart.
Wise or Otherwise
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Translations for loom
Loom through the time
Loom across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common